Left 2/3 of the bottle for the next evening. I made the mistake of not decanting. MUCH better the second night (kept it at cellar temperature). Even the legs are back. But structure is rounded into form. Looser than in 2012 still, no doubt, but the initial pepper/funk and astringency on the finish are gone. 50/4/13/18/6
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Plentiful berry fruit still remains on this one. Nose is deep and rounded, but not penetrating. Structure has begun to unwind, with a more contemplative palate featuring a light rush of pepper on the front end, and a somewhat astringent aspect on the finish, accompanying the fruit. Legs are gone. A bit past its prime... 50/4/13/15/8
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Beautiful rich nose of black fruit and savoriness and an ounce of musk. Deep, dark and masculine with big legs. This drinks way beyond whatever anyone here paid for it. Now is the time for this one. Pop and pour at cellar temperature... 50/5/14/17/9
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Excellent, harmonious, with great mouthfeel and finish shortly after opening. Surprisingly less fruit and more alcohol on second day. Must remember to consume all at initial serving.
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7/1/2019 - Johnny C NYC wrote: 91 Points
Left 2/3 of the bottle for the next evening. I made the mistake of not decanting. MUCH better the second night (kept it at cellar temperature). Even the legs are back. But structure is rounded into form. Looser than in 2012 still, no doubt, but the initial pepper/funk and astringency on the finish are gone. 50/4/13/18/6
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6/30/2019 - Johnny C NYC wrote: 90 Points
Plentiful berry fruit still remains on this one. Nose is deep and rounded, but not penetrating. Structure has begun to unwind, with a more contemplative palate featuring a light rush of pepper on the front end, and a somewhat astringent aspect on the finish, accompanying the fruit. Legs are gone. A bit past its prime... 50/4/13/15/8
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1/24/2014 - NoWineWiz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice nose and palate of strawberries, red raspberries and a touch of floral with medium finish.
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8/18/2012 - Johnny C NYC wrote: 95 Points
Beautiful rich nose of black fruit and savoriness and an ounce of musk. Deep, dark and masculine with big legs. This drinks way beyond whatever anyone here paid for it. Now is the time for this one. Pop and pour at cellar temperature... 50/5/14/17/9
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4/13/2012 - klister wrote: 92 Points
Excellent, harmonious, with great mouthfeel and finish shortly after opening. Surprisingly less fruit and more alcohol on second day. Must remember to consume all at initial serving.
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